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Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 33

... wheels. S. Know the terrain or examine maps of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the area. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Map out your vehicle, you must be able to back out the way you came if you to your vehicle with caution. 9 Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 40

... serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle's maximum payload. Overloading or improperly loading your "Owner's Guide" for additional information regarding these terms and...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 24

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change rear axle fluid only on vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) RO#: Inspect...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 25

... brake system. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change automatic transmission fluid on all light trucks over 6,000 lbs. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace PCV...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing - Page 4

... trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (pages 17-33). 1 If you took delivery of the vehicle. If you bought a previously owned 2008model vehicle, you , then contact the Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. This booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that was given to another Ford Motor Company dealership authorized for...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing - Page 18

... 140 inches, or if the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeds 9,900 pounds. • unauthorized, unapproved and/or incompatible repairs, upgrades and modification • the defective function of your cellular phone or digital media device (i.e., inadequate signal reception by the external antenna, viruses or other Ford or Mercury vehicles that have ever been labeled or...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing - Page 21

... 20-21. EMISSIONS DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE During the warranty coverage period, Ford Motor Company warrants that: • your vehicle or engine is free from conforming with a gross vehicle weight over 8,500 pounds) - 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for covered diesel engine parts; - 5 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing - Page 22

... and operated your vehicle.) • Your vehicle has not been tampered with a gross vehicle weight over 8,500 pounds) - 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for covered diesel engine parts; - 5 years... this booklet. 19 with a GVWR of covered parts. The warranty coverage period for: • Passenger cars, light duty trucks (vehicles with no charge for list of 8,500 pounds or...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing - Page 28

... 2. In California, new motor vehicles must warrant the emission control system on your vehicle for diesel engine vehicles over 14,000 pounds GVWR registered in Maine, Massachusetts, or Pennsylvania.) The California Air Resources Board and Ford Motor Company are pleased to you including diagnosis, parts, and labor. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage If Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is 14,000 lbs.
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing - Page 29

... vehicles) or 5 years or 100,000 miles (diesel powered engines and vehicles) (whichever first occurs): If an emissions-related part on your vehicle, but Ford cannot...Ford to ensure that you are responsible for presenting your vehicle to PZEV requirements qualify for your failure to ensure the performance of all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by Ford. If Gross Vehicle Weight...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing - Page 36

This warranty covers this vehicle as designed, built and equipped by Ford Motor Company, and is not covered by this vehicle as a basic stripped chassis, those having a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of the vehicle. Part 205, Subpart B). EPA Medium and Heavy Trucks Noise Emission Standards (40 C.F.R. To the extent permitted by law, THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY INSTEAD of any person...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 19

... is available) or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Refer to your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Over...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11

... Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14

... Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder௡ chime feature, Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. A Belt-Minder௡ chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your authorized dealer. If the light does not turn ON, have the system serviced immediately by your safety belt...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 123

... the system is illuminated, the system may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be able to...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 125

... your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in this section. 125 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is installed When one of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 126

... your tire pressure to the manufacturer's recommended inflation pressure as intended. After inflating your tires to ensure tires are properly inflated and your spare tire is not in use TPMS malfunction 126 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For a description on the vehicle to warn you when your tires need air. Repair the damaged road wheel/tire and reinstall...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 127

... lower than the recommended inflation pressure and activate the TPMS warning for low tire pressure. Repair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the vehicle to the recommended inflation pressure. 127 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Flashing Warning Light Possible cause Spare tire in use Customer Action...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 131

... authorized dealer. Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of control and personal injury. 131 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 264

... Identification Number (VIN) contains the following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. Description Five-speed automatic (5R44E/5R55E) Five-speed manual (HD) Five-speed manual (R1) Code D J R 264 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

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  • Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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